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Mecklenburg County in North Carolina, is seeking an Assistant Health Director for Clinical Services to lead the largest Public Health Clinical Services Division in the state of North Carolina and within the top 50 in the nation. The successful candidate will be a proven public health administrator with a background in nursing who has a record of outstanding and innovative leadership in public health service delivery and change management; and is excited to join the newly restructured Public Health Department and Clinical Services Division. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to be a part of a significant change effort. The incoming Assistant Health Director must have impeccable integrity, value teamwork, collaboration, and champion outstanding service while holding high standards for self and others. The County operates with a budget of greater than $1.5 billion and over 5400 employees. The Assistant Health Director for Clinical Services will join a restructured leadership team to lead a reorganizational effort designed to improve organizational efficiency, increase employee morale and improve patient outcomes. MCHD, employs 800 FTE with a budget of $77.1 M. The Clinical Services Division, with approximately 135 employees, will provide services throughout the County. Current programs include Immunization, TB, Travel, Refugee, Family Planning, BCCCP, Women’s Health, STD/HIV testing and treatment, laboratory, pharmacy and dental service. The successful candidate will have a track record of maintaining excellent quality programs as well as be a champion for innovation in health care assessment and delivery. This position works closely with the Medical Director to assure appropriate, integrated, and efficient clinical services for the residents of Mecklenburg County. The selected candidate will provide oversight of nursing scope and assurance of nursing practice for the Department. Serving on the executive team of the Health Department, the Assistant Health Director for Clinical Services will work with the Health Director and the other members of the team to provide cohesive, transformational leadership for the Health Department. The position also assists the Health Director in all aspects of managing the Health Department and is available to act on behalf of the Health Director in his/her absence. For more information about Mecklenburg County, please visit the County website at MeckNC.gov.

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and North Carolina Nursing Licensure, six (6) years of progressively responsible public health management experience, including direct supervisory experience for the clinic/nursing operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience, and knowledge of nursing practice standards Preferred Education & Experience: Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Management Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration or related field in addition to a BSN and NC Nursing Licensure, six (6) years of senior management public health experience with responsibility for the management of clinics and/or nursing, and experience providing oversight for nursing practices across a public health agency. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: A competitive salary based on experience will be offered for the Assistant Health Director for Clinical Services position with generous benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, vision care, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability as well as basic and supplemental term life insurance. The selected candidate will be automatically enrolled into the North Carolina Local Government Retirement System upon their employment. In addition, there is optional participation in one of two deferred compensation plans, a 457 Plan or 401(k) Plan, with a 5% match from the County. To apply, please go to the Developmental Associates application portal (or paste https://www.developmentalassociates.com/client-openings/client-positions/ into your browser) and then follow the links to the AssistantPublic Health Director for Clinical Services – Mecklenburg, County, NC posting. All candidates must complete an online application and may upload additional materials if desired. The application period will close September 27, 2017. Interviews and skill assessments for selected semi-finalists will be held November 12-14, 2017 in Charlotte. All inquiries should be emailed to mecklenburghiring@developmentalassociates.com. Mecklenburg County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of Its Workforce. Recruitment and Selection handled by Developmental Associates, LLCs.